Mr. Ham has successfully represented clients accused of residential and commercial burglary. Mr. Ham recently defended a client accused of felony strike residential burglary, vehicle theft, and vandalism. Mr. Ham fought the case and the result was a dismissal of all felonies in exchange for a misdemeanor and no jail time. In another case, Mr. Ham's client was accused of felony commercial burglary with a prior burglary conviction. Mr. Ham resolved the case for a misdemeanor petty theft and dismissal of the felony burglary.

Burglary can be charged in the first and second degree. A burglary is considered in the first degree if the crime was committed in a home. A first degree or a residential burglary is a strike. Second degree burglary is the burglary on a non-residential structure or vehicle.

Theft cases can be charged in many forms. Petty theft is the stealing of items worth less than $400.00. Grand theft is the stealing of items worth more equal to or than $400.00. If a person accused of petty theft has a prior theft conviction, the charge can be brought as a felony; petty theft with a prior.

The Law Offices of Christian M. Ham can help by providing an intelligent, aggressive and experienced legal defense. Mr. Ham has dedicated his legal career to criminal defense law and will do everything possible to minimize the negative consequences associated with the criminal process. He will fight and he will help; and he will always be honest about each client's case.

Contact the Law Offices of Christian M. Ham today to discuss your legal options. Contact us online or call 619-236-1983.